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ExhibitorWhistling Kite Vineyard
Show2018
Class10
Entry Number10#6
BrandWhistling Kite Vineyard
Wine NameWhistling Kite Biodynamic Petit Manseng
Vintage2017
OriginSingle Vineyard
Commercial LabelYes
Availabilityonline
Judging Results
Medal / Award
Judge 1some oxidative notes detract, however lees work is attractive
Judge 2Golden. Developing, some toast, lime curd. Very bitter, oily palate
Judge 3Mid straw. Flint, beeswax, woolshed and tinned peaches. Has fruit weight and an angular acidity.
Associate Judgelifted straw, spice, slight aged? melon, savoury spice, finishes little short?
Varietal: Gros Manseng (previously known as Petit Manseng), GI: Riverland, 100%
Clone8309, Roostock: 101-14, 100%
Soil TypeSand,Loam
Elevation10 Metres above sea level
Planted2004
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodBiodynamic Certificate: ACO 5313BD
Crop Yeild12.00 Tonnes / Ha
Harvest Date30 / Mar / 2017
Rainfall0 (mm) Rainfall from July to June in the year(s) of harvest
Wine Making Information
FermentStainless Steel 100%
MaturationNone 100%
Bottling Date14 / Sep / 2017
ClosureScrew
Cases Produced90
Force ClassFalse
Winemaker NoteEric Semmler